{"id":14311,"date":"2020-05-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/tolf-tillogur-fra-ungmennaradi-hafnarfjardar\/"},"modified":"2022-10-25T09:03:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T09:03:04","slug":"twelve-proposals-from-the-hafnarfjordur-youth-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/en\/tolf-tillogur-fra-ungmennaradi-hafnarfjardar\/","title":{"rendered":"Thirteen proposals from the Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Youth Council"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Youth Council of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur put forward thirteen proposals to the town council at yesterday's meeting, which address matters concerning our young people in one way or another: school activities, leisure activities, and the planning of the immediate environment. The City Council welcomed all of the Youth Council's proposals and unanimously agreed to refer them to the relevant committees for discussion and action.<\/p>\n

The recommendations of the Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Youth Council are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Free bus ride<\/strong> \u2013 It was proposed that children and young people in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur be given free bus travel. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Environment and Operations Committee.<\/li>\n
  2. Increase and renewal of rubbish bins <\/strong>It is proposed that the council's rubbish bins be renewed and their number increased. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Environment and Operations Committee.<\/li>\n
  3. New dog area<\/strong> \u2013 It was proposed that facilities for dog owners be improved with a new dog park. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Environment and Operations Committee.<\/li>\n
  4. First Aid in Primary School<\/strong> It was proposed that greater emphasis be placed on teaching first aid in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur's primary schools. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Education Committee.<\/li>\n
  5. A cinema for Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/strong> \u2013 it was proposed that ways be sought to bring a cinema to Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the town council.<\/li>\n
  6. No school swimming in the junior department<\/strong> A proposal was made to abolish compulsory swimming for pupils in the upper years of primary school. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Education Committee.<\/li>\n
  7. Blue Lagoon bus from Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/strong> \u2013 It was proposed that bus services be offered from Fj\u00f6r\u00f0ur to Bl\u00e1fj\u00f6ll. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Environment and Operations Committee.<\/li>\n
  8. Less homework in primary schools<\/strong> A proposal was made to reduce homework in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur's primary schools. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Education Committee.<\/li>\n
  9. Equality education<\/strong> A proposal was made to enhance gender equality education in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur's primary schools. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the town council.<\/li>\n
  10. \u201eThe Cocoa Station\u201c \u2013 a community centre <\/strong>\u2013 it was proposed that a youth centre be opened in the centre of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, open to teenagers from all areas of the town. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Education Committee.<\/li>\n
  11. Let school start later <\/strong>It was proposed that the start time for the primary school be later in the day. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Education Committee.<\/li>\n
  12. Charging stations in the city centre<\/strong> A proposal was made to install more charging points for cars and electric scooters in the centre of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Environment and Operations Committee.<\/li>\n
  13. School Fitness Park in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/strong> A proposal was made to set up a school fitness trail in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. It was unanimously agreed to refer the matter to the Environment and Operations Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The minutes of the town council can be viewed here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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    About the Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Youth Council<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The Youth Council of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur is a platform for young people aged 13-18. The emphasis is on training in democratic working methods, as well as communicating the views of young people to the relevant authorities within the system.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    \"YouthA great group from the Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Youth Council with the Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Town Council.\u00a0<\/sup><\/p>\n

    The Youth Council is composed of two representatives from each primary school in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, three from each secondary school in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, and three representatives who are selected through Hamarinn at Su\u00f0urgata 14. The council has two staff members who work primarily as advisors and therefore do not influence its activities. The council's aim is to create a platform and channels for those under the age of 18 to communicate their opinions and suggestions to the relevant parties. The participation of young people is important for improving the services and conditions for them. This is especially true for matters that concern young people in one way or another and which they know from personal experience. These include school activities, leisure activities and the planning of the immediate environment.<\/p>\n

    Further information about the Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Youth Council can be found here.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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